# Software Engineer, Backend

**Company:** [Mirage](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mirage)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $175k – $275k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Backend Systems, APIs, Data Pipelines, Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, Concurrency, Generative AI, LLMs, storage systems, Security, internal apis
**Posted:** 2026-08-02

> Build and own backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and infrastructure powering an AI-native video platform. The role requires at least two years of professional experience, strong production engineering fundamentals, and the ability to deliver end-to-end in a fast-paced, in-person environment.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, build, and own backend systems end-to-end, including services, APIs, data pipelines, and infrastructure that power products.
- Solve complex technical challenges across distributed systems, scaling, concurrency, and performance.
- Integrate and operate large generative AI models in production, including deploying, serving, and scaling systems that combine internal research and external capabilities.
- Instrument, experiment, and iterate in production to continuously improve system and product quality.
- Design and operate core platform infrastructure, including third-party integrations, storage systems, security, and internal APIs.

## Requirements
- 2+ years of professional industry experience.
- Track record of shipping high-impact systems and/or products in production.
- Exceptional problem-solving fundamentals and ability to learn.
- Excellent engineering judgment combined with practicality and strong time management.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and scope and deliver projects end-to-end.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Extensive experience with LLMs and generative media models, with awareness of the field's direction.
- Grounded, collaborative approach and willingness to contribute wherever needed.
- Experience as a startup founder or early engineer.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary range of $175,000–$275,000.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Commuter benefits.
- Catered lunch multiple days per week.
- Dinner stipend for late work.
- Grubhub subscription.
- Health and wellness perks.
- Multiple team offsites and monthly team events.
- Generous paid time off policy.

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